Growth Data Send Conflicting Signals

The latest GDP data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) raise more questions than they answer.

While on the face of it, the projection of 7.6 per cent growth at constant prices for the fiscal year ending March 31 sounds both attainable and impressive, a closer look at the other sets of numbers, raises some flags.

It is important that it dispels all doubts and enhances the credibility of official statistics at a time when India seeks its rightful place at the high table of the world economic order.